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distracted
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/dɪsˈtræktɪd/
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/dɪˈstræktɪd/
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distracted
past participle
UK
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
Used attributively or predicatively as the past participial adjective of the verb "distract."
Synonyms
discombobulated
agitated
disturbed
distrait
confused
flustered
bemused
scatterbrained
diverted
absent-minded
preoccupied
unfocused
inattentive
distracted
adjective
more distracted
Comp.
most distracted
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈtræktɪd/
US
/dɪˈstræktɪd/
рассеянный
He was too distracted to focus on his work.
Он был слишком рассеянный, чтобы сосредоточиться на своей работе.
отвлечённый
She gave a distracted nod, not really listening to the conversation.
Она кивнула отвлечённо, не особо слушая разговор.
Synonyms
distrait
absent-minded
unfocused
preoccupied
diverted
inattentive
Antonyms
attentive
focused
distract
verb
distracted
Past Simple
distracted
Past Simple
distracted
Past Participle
distracting
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈtrækt/
US
/dɪˈstrækt/
отвлекать
The loud noise can distract students during the exam.
Громкий шум может отвлекать студентов во время экзамена.
Synonyms
distract attention
divert
scatter
confuse
bewilder
mislead
sidetrack
Antonyms
concentrate
focus
Definitions
distracted
past participle
Having had one's attention diverted or disturbed; affected by distraction.
After hours of constant interruptions, she became distracted and unable to continue.
distracted
adjective
Unable to concentrate because one's mind is preoccupied.
She was so distracted by the noise outside that she couldn't focus on her work.
Showing a lack of attention or concentration; appearing absent-minded.
He gave her a distracted smile, barely listening to her words.
Mentally deranged or insane (archaic).
Rumor had it that the distracted king wandered the halls at night, raving at unseen foes.
distract
verb
To divert attention from something or someone.
The loud music distracted me from finishing my homework.
To cause someone to lose focus or concentration.
The buzzing fly distracted him during the exam.
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